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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.85, 16.34 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.85, 16.34 and 7.76 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.85 : 16.34 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.85/16.34 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.85x = 16.34 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.85x = 126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.78/11.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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