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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 16.91 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 16.91 and 10.85 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 16.91 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/16.91 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 16.91 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.33/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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