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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.54 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.54 and 10.06 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.54 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.54 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.54 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.39/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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