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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 15.40 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 15.40 and 10.46 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 15.40 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/15.40 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 15.40 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.08/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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