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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.73 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.73 and 10.77 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.73 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.73 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.73 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.18/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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