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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.62 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.62 and 6.57 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.62 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.62 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.62 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.17/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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