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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 16.01 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 16.01 and 8.87 is: 12.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 16.01 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/16.01 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 16.01 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.96/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.23

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