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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 5.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 5.52 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 16.85 = 5.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/16.85 = 5.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 16.85 × 5.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 93.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.01/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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