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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.67 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.67 and 10.29 is: 15.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.67 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.67 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.67 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.53/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.47

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