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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.00, 16.62 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.00, 16.62 and 10.55 is: 15.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.00 : 16.62 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.00/16.62 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.00x = 16.62 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.00x = 175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.26/11.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.94

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