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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 16.98 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 16.98 and 10.95 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 16.98 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/16.98 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 16.98 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.93/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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