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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 16.83 and 10.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 16.83 and 10.19 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 16.83 = 10.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/16.83 = 10.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 16.83 × 10.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.53/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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