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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 16.98 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 16.98 and 10.91 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 16.98 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/16.98 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 16.98 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.17/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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