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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.89 and 5.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.89 and 5.85 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.89 = 5.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.89 = 5.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.89 × 5.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 98.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.81/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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