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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 16.08 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 16.08 and 11.55 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 16.08 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/16.08 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 16.08 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.72/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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