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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 16.08 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 16.08 and 10.06 is: 13.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 16.08 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/16.08 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 16.08 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.76/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.85

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