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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 16.91 and 4.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 16.91 and 4.52 is: 6.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 16.91 = 4.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/16.91 = 4.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 16.91 × 4.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 76.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.43/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.77

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