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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.71 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.71 and 6.63 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.71 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.71 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.71 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.79/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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