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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 16.85 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 16.85 and 10.49 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 16.85 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/16.85 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 16.85 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.78/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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