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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.74 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.74 and 10.23 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.74 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.74 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.74 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.25/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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