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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 16.08 and 7.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 16.08 and 7.97 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 16.08 = 7.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/16.08 = 7.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 16.08 × 7.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.18/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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