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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 16.75 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 16.75 and 8.50 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 16.75 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/16.75 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 16.75 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.38/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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