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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 16.11 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 16.11 and 8.43 is: 11.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 16.11 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/16.11 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 16.11 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.81/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.64

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