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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 16.12 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 16.12 and 8.53 is: 11.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 16.12 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/16.12 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 16.12 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.53/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.76

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