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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 16.37 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 16.37 and 11.26 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 16.37 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/16.37 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 16.37 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.27/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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