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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 16.37 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 16.37 and 6.68 is: 9.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 16.37 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/16.37 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 16.37 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.43/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.22

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