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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 17.58 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 17.58 and 11.01 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 17.58 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/17.58 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 17.58 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.50/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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