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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 16.08 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 16.08 and 9.63 is: 13.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 16.08 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/16.08 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 16.08 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.85/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.24

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