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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 16.94 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 16.94 and 10.80 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 16.94 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/16.94 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 16.94 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.98/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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