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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 16.21 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 16.21 and 11.52 is: 15.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 16.21 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/16.21 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 16.21 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.74/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.96

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