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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.66 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.66 and 11.02 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.66 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.66 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.66 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.59/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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