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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 16.86 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 16.86 and 7.41 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 16.86 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/16.86 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 16.86 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.93/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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