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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 16.79 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 16.79 and 6.91 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 16.79 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/16.79 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 16.79 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.02/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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