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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.91 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.91 and 10.49 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.91 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.91 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.91 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.25/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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