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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.16, 16.72 and 8.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.16, 16.72 and 8.17 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.16 : 16.72 = 8.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.16/16.72 = 8.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.16x = 16.72 × 8.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.16x = 136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.60/11.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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