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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.36 and 11.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.36 and 11.20 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.36 = 11.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.36 = 11.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.36 × 11.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.23/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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