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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 16.97 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 16.97 and 10.85 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 16.97 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/16.97 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 16.97 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.99/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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