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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 16.07 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 16.07 and 10.27 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 16.07 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/16.07 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 16.07 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.02/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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