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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 16.55 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 16.55 and 8.45 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 16.55 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/16.55 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 16.55 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.72/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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