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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 16.51 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 16.51 and 7.36 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 16.51 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/16.51 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 16.51 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.39/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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