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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 16.99 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 16.99 and 6.82 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 16.99 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/16.99 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 16.99 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.87/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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