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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 16.11 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 16.11 and 9.10 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 16.11 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/16.11 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 16.11 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.60/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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