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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 16.20 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 16.20 and 8.65 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 16.20 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/16.20 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 16.20 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.12/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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