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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.80, 25.22 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.80, 25.22 and 11.11 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.80 : 25.22 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.80/25.22 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.80x = 25.22 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.80x = 280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.19/16.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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