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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.53 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.53 and 10.98 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.53 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.53 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.53 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.50/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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