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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 17.05 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 17.05 and 10.80 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 17.05 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/17.05 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 17.05 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.09/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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