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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 16.72 and 4.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 16.72 and 4.39 is: 6.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 16.72 = 4.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/16.72 = 4.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 16.72 × 4.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 73.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.35/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.57

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