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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 16.44 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 16.44 and 8.13 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 16.44 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/16.44 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 16.44 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.66/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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