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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 16.94 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 16.94 and 7.93 is: 11.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 16.94 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/16.94 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 16.94 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.38/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.86

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