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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.61 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.61 and 8.03 is: 12.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.61 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.61 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.61 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.38/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.03

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