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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.49 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.49 and 11.13 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.49 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.49 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.49 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.53/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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