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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 17.06 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 17.06 and 10.89 is: 16.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 17.06 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/17.06 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 17.06 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.81/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.43

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