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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 16.92 and 3.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 16.92 and 3.26 is: 4.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 16.92 = 3.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/16.92 = 3.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 16.92 × 3.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 55.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.18/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.89

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