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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 16.77 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 16.77 and 11.05 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 16.77 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/16.77 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 16.77 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.31/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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