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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.62 and 8.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.62 and 8.08 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.62 = 8.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.62 = 8.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.62 × 8.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.29/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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