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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.67 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.67 and 10.61 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.67 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.67 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.67 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.81/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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