Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.57 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.57 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11.07 : 16.57 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11.07/16.57 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11.07x = 16.57 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11.07x = 99.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99.42/11.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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