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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 16.99 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 16.99 and 10.98 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 16.99 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/16.99 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 16.99 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.52/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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