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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 15.41 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 15.41 and 10.24 is: 14.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 15.41 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/15.41 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 15.41 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.80/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.17

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