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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 16.94 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 16.94 and 8.62 is: 12.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 16.94 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/16.94 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 16.94 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.02/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.92

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