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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 15.32 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 15.32 and 9.90 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 15.32 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/15.32 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 15.32 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.67/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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