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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 16.72 and 3.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 16.72 and 3.93 is: 5.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 16.72 = 3.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/16.72 = 3.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 16.72 × 3.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 65.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.71/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.89

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