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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 16.46 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 16.46 and 7.08 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 16.46 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/16.46 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 16.46 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.54/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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