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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 16.05 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 16.05 and 11.54 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 16.05 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/16.05 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 16.05 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.22/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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