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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 16.67 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 16.67 and 10.25 is: 15.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 16.67 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/16.67 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 16.67 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.93/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.38

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