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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 17.08 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 17.08 and 10.68 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 17.08 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/17.08 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 17.08 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.41/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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