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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 16.30 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 16.30 and 8.94 is: 12.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 16.30 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/16.30 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 16.30 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.72/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.33

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