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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.68 and 10.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.68 and 10.13 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.68 = 10.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.68 = 10.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.68 × 10.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.89/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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