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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 16.85 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 16.85 and 4.82 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 16.85 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/16.85 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 16.85 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 81.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.15/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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