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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 16.32 and 6.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 16.32 and 6.97 is: 9.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 16.32 = 6.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/16.32 = 6.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 16.32 × 6.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.72/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.62

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