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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.52 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.52 and 8.36 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.52 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.52 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.52 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.98/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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