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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 16.23 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 16.23 and 10.44 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 16.23 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/16.23 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 16.23 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.44/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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