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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 16.07 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 16.07 and 6.79 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 16.07 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/16.07 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 16.07 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.08/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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