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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 16.91 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 16.91 and 11.08 is: 16.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 16.91 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/16.91 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 16.91 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.36/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.49

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