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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.94 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.94 and 8.30 is: 12.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.94 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.94 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.94 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.67/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.43

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