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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 16.10 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 16.10 and 11.52 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 16.10 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/16.10 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 16.10 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.46/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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