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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 16.58 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 16.58 and 7.52 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 16.58 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/16.58 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 16.58 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.68/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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