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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.15, 16.69 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.15, 16.69 and 7.94 is: 11.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.15 : 16.69 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.15/16.69 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.15x = 16.69 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.15x = 132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.52/11.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.89

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