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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 16.34 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 16.34 and 11.32 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 16.34 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/16.34 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 16.34 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.97/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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