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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 16.49 and 10.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 16.49 and 10.46 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 16.49 = 10.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/16.49 = 10.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 16.49 × 10.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.55/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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