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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 16.08 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 16.08 and 10.93 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 16.08 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/16.08 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 16.08 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.75/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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