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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 16.08 and 7.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 16.08 and 7.05 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 16.08 = 7.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/16.08 = 7.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 16.08 × 7.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.36/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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