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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.06, 16.61 and 8.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.06, 16.61 and 8.41 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.06 : 16.61 = 8.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.06/16.61 = 8.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.06x = 16.61 × 8.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.06x = 139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.69/11.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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