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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 14.51 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 14.51 and 11.10 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 14.51 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/14.51 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 14.51 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.06/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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