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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 16.76 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 16.76 and 11.12 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 16.76 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/16.76 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 16.76 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.23/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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