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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 16.54 and 9.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 16.54 and 9.06 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 16.54 = 9.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/16.54 = 9.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 16.54 × 9.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.85/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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