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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 16.15 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 16.15 and 7.62 is: 10.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 16.15 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/16.15 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 16.15 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.06/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.51

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