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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 16.45 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 16.45 and 6.46 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 16.45 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/16.45 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 16.45 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.25/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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