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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 15.66 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 15.66 and 11.10 is: 15.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 15.66 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/15.66 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 15.66 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.83/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.21

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