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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 16.56 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 16.56 and 9.06 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 16.56 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/16.56 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 16.56 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.03/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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