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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 16.16 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 16.16 and 7.61 is: 10.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 16.16 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/16.16 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 16.16 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.95/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.50

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