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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 16.45 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 16.45 and 9.32 is: 12.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 16.45 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/16.45 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 16.45 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.31/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.87

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