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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.58 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.58 and 11.04 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.58 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.58 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.58 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.04/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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