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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 16.95 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 16.95 and 11.05 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 16.95 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/16.95 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 16.95 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.30/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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