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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.81 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.81 and 6.13 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.81 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.81 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.81 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.05/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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