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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 16.08 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 16.08 and 11.52 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 16.08 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/16.08 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 16.08 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.24/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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