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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 16.02 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 16.02 and 11.07 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 16.02 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/16.02 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 16.02 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.34/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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