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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.95, 16.50 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.95, 16.50 and 7.10 is: 9.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.95 : 16.50 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.95/16.50 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.95x = 16.50 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.95x = 117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.15/11.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.80

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