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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.23 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.23 and 9.82 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.23 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.23 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.23 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.38/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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