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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 16.26 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 16.26 and 7.47 is: 10.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 16.26 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/16.26 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 16.26 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.46/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.31

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