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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 16.71 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 16.71 and 10.14 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 16.71 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/16.71 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 16.71 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.44/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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