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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 15.29 and 10.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 15.29 and 10.62 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 15.29 = 10.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/15.29 = 10.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 15.29 × 10.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.38/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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