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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 16.06 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 16.06 and 8.58 is: 11.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 16.06 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/16.06 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 16.06 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.67/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.82

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