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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.62 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.62 and 10.77 is: 16.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.62 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.62 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.62 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.00/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.21

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