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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 15.65 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 15.65 and 10.82 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 15.65 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/15.65 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 15.65 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.36/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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