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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.62 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.62 and 10.14 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.62 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.62 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.62 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.53/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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