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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 15.35 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 15.35 and 11.05 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 15.35 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/15.35 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 15.35 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.62/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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