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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.71 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.71 and 10.38 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.71 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.71 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.71 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 173.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.45/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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