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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 16.13 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 16.13 and 10.85 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 16.13 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/16.13 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 16.13 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.96/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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