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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 16.11 and 6.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 16.11 and 6.82 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 16.11 = 6.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/16.11 = 6.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 16.11 × 6.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.83/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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