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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 16.14 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 16.14 and 8.46 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 16.14 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/16.14 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 16.14 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.54/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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