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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 16.78 and 4.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 16.78 and 4.06 is: 6.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 16.78 = 4.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/16.78 = 4.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 16.78 × 4.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 68.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.13/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.09

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