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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 16.01 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 16.01 and 7.52 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 16.01 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/16.01 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 16.01 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.28/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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