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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.12, 16.68 and 3.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.12, 16.68 and 3.51 is: 5.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.12 : 16.68 = 3.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.12/16.68 = 3.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.12x = 16.68 × 3.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.12x = 58.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.61/11.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.27

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