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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 16.79 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 16.79 and 8.96 is: 13.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 16.79 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/16.79 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 16.79 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.31/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.45

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