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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 15.41 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 15.41 and 10.63 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 15.41 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/15.41 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 15.41 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.81/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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