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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 16.70 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 16.70 and 6.64 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 16.70 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/16.70 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 16.70 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.89/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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