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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 16.92 and 5.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 16.92 and 5.94 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 16.92 = 5.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/16.92 = 5.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 16.92 × 5.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.50/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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