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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 15.37 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 15.37 and 10.66 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 15.37 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/15.37 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 15.37 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.84/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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