Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.69 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.69 and 4 is: 6
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11.13 : 16.69 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11.13/16.69 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11.13x = 16.69 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11.13x = 66.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66.75/11.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6
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