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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.57 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.57 and 9.96 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.57 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.57 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.57 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.04/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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