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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 15.38 and 10.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 15.38 and 10.17 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 15.38 = 10.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/15.38 = 10.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 15.38 × 10.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.36/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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