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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.21, 16.92 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.21, 16.92 and 10.71 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.21 : 16.92 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.21/16.92 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.21x = 16.92 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.21x = 181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.21/11.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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