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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 3.63 is: 5.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 16.85 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/16.85 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 16.85 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 61.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.10/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.44

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