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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 16.43 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 16.43 and 10.91 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 16.43 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/16.43 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 16.43 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.11/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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