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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.80 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.80 and 7.18 is: 10.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.80 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.80 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.80 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.62/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.77

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