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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11, 16.52 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11, 16.52 and 10.34 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11 : 16.52 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11/16.52 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11x = 16.52 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11x = 170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.82/11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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