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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.62 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.62 and 7.16 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.62 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.62 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.62 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.16/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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