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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 16.06 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 16.06 and 8.90 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 16.06 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/16.06 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 16.06 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.95/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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