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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.79 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.79 and 10.75 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.79 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.79 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.79 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.49/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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