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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.59 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.59 and 5.72 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.59 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.59 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.59 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 94.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.81/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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