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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.89 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.89 and 10.99 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.89 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.89 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.89 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.57/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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