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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 16.37 and 7.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 16.37 and 7.01 is: 9.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 16.37 = 7.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/16.37 = 7.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 16.37 × 7.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.75/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.67

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