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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.61 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.61 and 7.25 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.61 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.61 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.61 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.30/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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