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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.97 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.97 and 6.75 is: 10.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.97 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.97 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.97 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.54/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.11

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