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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 16.13 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 16.13 and 8.62 is: 11.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 16.13 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/16.13 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 16.13 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.04/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.88

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