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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 16.34 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 16.34 and 9.13 is: 12.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 16.34 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/16.34 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 16.34 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.13/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.61

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