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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 16.90 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 16.90 and 10.38 is: 15.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 16.90 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/16.90 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 16.90 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.42/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.55

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