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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 16.78 and 3.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 16.78 and 3.96 is: 5.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 16.78 = 3.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/16.78 = 3.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 16.78 × 3.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 66.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.46/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.94

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