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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 16.59 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 16.59 and 10.68 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 16.59 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/16.59 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 16.59 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.18/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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