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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 16.96 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 16.96 and 7.50 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 16.96 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/16.96 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 16.96 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.16/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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