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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 7.24 is: 10.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 16.88 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/16.88 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 16.88 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.21/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.86

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