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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.78 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.78 and 10.95 is: 16.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.78 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.78 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.78 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.69/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.31

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