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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.18 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.18 and 8.47 is: 11.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.18 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.18 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.18 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.96/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.66

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