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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.11, 16.67 and 4.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.11, 16.67 and 4.35 is: 6.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.11 : 16.67 = 4.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.11/16.67 = 4.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.11x = 16.67 × 4.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.11x = 72.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.59/11.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.53

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