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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 16.55 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 16.55 and 8.51 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 16.55 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/16.55 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 16.55 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.84/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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