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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 3.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 3.67 is: 5.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.91 = 3.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.91 = 3.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.91 × 3.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 62.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.03/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.50

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