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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 16.54 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 16.54 and 7.14 is: 9.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 16.54 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/16.54 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 16.54 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.07/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.85

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