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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 16.42 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 16.42 and 11.62 is: 16.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 16.42 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/16.42 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 16.42 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.80/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.13

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