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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.98 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.98 and 3.31 is: 4.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.98 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.98 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.98 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 56.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.13/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.96

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