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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 16.30 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 16.30 and 11.50 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 16.30 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/16.30 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 16.30 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.45/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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