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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 16.59 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 16.59 and 7.25 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 16.59 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/16.59 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 16.59 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.33/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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