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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 16.58 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 16.58 and 10.59 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 16.58 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/16.58 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 16.58 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.58/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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