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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.55 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.55 and 7.99 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.55 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.55 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.55 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.23/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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