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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.95, 16.52 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.95, 16.52 and 8.30 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.95 : 16.52 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.95/16.52 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.95x = 16.52 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.95x = 137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.12/11.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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