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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 16.14 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 16.14 and 11.74 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 16.14 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/16.14 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 16.14 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.48/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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