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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.41 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.41 and 8.83 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.41 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.41 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.41 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.82/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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