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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.67 and 5.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.67 and 5.78 is: 8.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.67 = 5.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.67 = 5.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.67 × 5.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 96.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.41/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.67

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