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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 15.65 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 15.65 and 10.35 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 15.65 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/15.65 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 15.65 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.93/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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