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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 16.64 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 16.64 and 10.34 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 16.64 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/16.64 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 16.64 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.06/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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