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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 16.19 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 16.19 and 10.47 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 16.19 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/16.19 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 16.19 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.59/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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