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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 16.08 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 16.08 and 10.88 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 16.08 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/16.08 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 16.08 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.95/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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