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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.88, 16.39 and 7.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.88, 16.39 and 7.27 is: 10.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.88 : 16.39 = 7.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.88/16.39 = 7.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.88x = 16.39 × 7.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.88x = 119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.11/11.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.03

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