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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 16.56 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 16.56 and 5.62 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 16.56 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/16.56 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 16.56 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 93.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.12/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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