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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 16.74 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 16.74 and 11.10 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 16.74 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/16.74 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 16.74 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.81/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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