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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 16.57 and 3.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 16.57 and 3.03 is: 4.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 16.57 = 3.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/16.57 = 3.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 16.57 × 3.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 50.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.21/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.55

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