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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.79, 16.24 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.79, 16.24 and 11.54 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.79 : 16.24 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.79/16.24 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.79x = 16.24 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.79x = 187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.41/11.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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