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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 16.28 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 16.28 and 11.44 is: 15.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 16.28 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/16.28 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 16.28 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.24/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.70

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