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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.65 and 10.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.65 and 10.18 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.65 = 10.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.65 = 10.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.65 × 10.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.50/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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