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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.79 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.79 and 10 is: 14.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.79 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.79 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.79 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.90/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.99

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