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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 16.43 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 16.43 and 10.48 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 16.43 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/16.43 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 16.43 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.19/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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