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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 16.04 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 16.04 and 6.77 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 16.04 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/16.04 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 16.04 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.59/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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