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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 16.18 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 16.18 and 11.44 is: 15.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 16.18 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/16.18 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 16.18 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.10/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.69

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