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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.11 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.11 and 11.64 is: 15.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.11 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.11 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.11 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.52/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.96

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