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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.67 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.67 and 7.30 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.67 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.67 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.67 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.64/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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