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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.70 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.70 and 10.69 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.70 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.70 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.70 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.51/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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