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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 16.23 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 16.23 and 7.16 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 16.23 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/16.23 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 16.23 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.21/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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