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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.21 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.21 and 7.66 is: 10.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.21 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.21 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.21 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.23/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.57

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