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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 16.61 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 16.61 and 11.00 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 16.61 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/16.61 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 16.61 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.57/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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