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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.10, 16.65 and 3.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.10, 16.65 and 3.09 is: 4.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.10 : 16.65 = 3.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.10/16.65 = 3.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.10x = 16.65 × 3.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.10x = 51.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.39/11.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.63

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