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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 16.20 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 16.20 and 10.04 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 16.20 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/16.20 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 16.20 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.57/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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