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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 17.10 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 17.10 and 11.10 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 17.10 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/17.10 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 17.10 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.81/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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