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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 16.16 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 16.16 and 11.52 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 16.16 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/16.16 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 16.16 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.16/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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