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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 16.34 and 8.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 16.34 and 8.20 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 16.34 = 8.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/16.34 = 8.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 16.34 × 8.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.99/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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