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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 16.25 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 16.25 and 10.27 is: 14.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 16.25 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/16.25 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 16.25 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.81/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.14

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