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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 16.02 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 16.02 and 8.88 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 16.02 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/16.02 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 16.02 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.26/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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