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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.99, 16.56 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.99, 16.56 and 9.03 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.99 : 16.56 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.99/16.56 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.99x = 16.56 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.99x = 149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.54/10.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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