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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.50 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.50 and 10.43 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.50 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.50 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.50 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.01/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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