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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 16.29 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 16.29 and 7.70 is: 10.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 16.29 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/16.29 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 16.29 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.39/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.63

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