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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 16.45 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 16.45 and 8.84 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 16.45 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/16.45 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 16.45 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.50/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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