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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 16.77 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 16.77 and 5.83 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 16.77 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/16.77 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 16.77 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 97.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.77/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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