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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 16.12 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 16.12 and 7.38 is: 10.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 16.12 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/16.12 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 16.12 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.97/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.19

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