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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.81 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.81 and 10.90 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.81 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.81 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.81 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.22/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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