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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 16.04 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 16.04 and 9.80 is: 13.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 16.04 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/16.04 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 16.04 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.19/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.50

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