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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 15.41 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 15.41 and 10.99 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 15.41 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/15.41 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 15.41 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.22/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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