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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 16.27 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 16.27 and 9.83 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 16.27 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/16.27 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 16.27 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.95/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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