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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.08, 16.63 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.08, 16.63 and 5.07 is: 7.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.08 : 16.63 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.08/16.63 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.08x = 16.63 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.08x = 84.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.31/11.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.61

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