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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 16.87 and 3.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 16.87 and 3.53 is: 5.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 16.87 = 3.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/16.87 = 3.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 16.87 × 3.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 59.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.53/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.30

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