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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.53 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.53 and 6.76 is: 10.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.53 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.53 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.53 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.71/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.12

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