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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 16.51 and 10.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 16.51 and 10.50 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 16.51 = 10.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/16.51 = 10.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 16.51 × 10.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.32/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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