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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.59 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.59 and 7.26 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.59 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.59 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.59 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.44/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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