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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 16.78 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 16.78 and 6.44 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 16.78 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/16.78 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 16.78 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.06/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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