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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 16.61 and 10.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 16.61 and 10.32 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 16.61 = 10.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/16.61 = 10.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 16.61 × 10.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.42/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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