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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.59 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.59 and 11.04 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.59 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.59 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.59 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.15/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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