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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.66 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.66 and 9.85 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.66 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.66 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.66 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.10/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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