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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 16.90 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 16.90 and 6.13 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 16.90 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/16.90 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 16.90 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.63/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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