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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 16.84 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 16.84 and 7.22 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 16.84 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/16.84 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 16.84 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.58/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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