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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 16.95 and 10.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 16.95 and 10.22 is: 15.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 16.95 = 10.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/16.95 = 10.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 16.95 × 10.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.23/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.29

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