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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.81 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.81 and 10.94 is: 16.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.81 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.81 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.81 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.90/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.43

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