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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 16.39 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 16.39 and 11.60 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 16.39 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/16.39 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 16.39 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.12/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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