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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 16.61 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 16.61 and 7.01 is: 10.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 16.61 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/16.61 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 16.61 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.38/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.52

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