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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 16.88 and 4.13 is: 6.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 16.88 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/16.88 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 16.88 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 69.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.64/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.19

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