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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.71 and 5.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.71 and 5.04 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.71 = 5.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.71 = 5.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.71 × 5.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 84.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.22/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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