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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.90 and 5.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.90 and 5.25 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.90 = 5.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.90 = 5.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.90 × 5.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 88.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.71/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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