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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.67 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.67 and 6.60 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.67 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.67 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.67 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.02/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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