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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.19, 16.85 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.19, 16.85 and 7.83 is: 11.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.19 : 16.85 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.19/16.85 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.19x = 16.85 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.19x = 131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.90/11.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.79

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