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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.80 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.80 and 4.77 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.80 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.80 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.80 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 80.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.17/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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