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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 17.77 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 17.77 and 9.16 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 17.77 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/17.77 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 17.77 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.77/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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