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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 16.11 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 16.11 and 9.95 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 16.11 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/16.11 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 16.11 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.29/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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