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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.79 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.79 and 11.22 is: 16.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.79 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.79 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.79 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.33/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.73

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