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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.85, 16.32 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.85, 16.32 and 11.32 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.85 : 16.32 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.85/16.32 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.85x = 16.32 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.85x = 184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.69/11.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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