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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 16.04 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 16.04 and 7.98 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 16.04 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/16.04 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 16.04 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.96/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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