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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 16.33 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 16.33 and 11.83 is: 16.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 16.33 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/16.33 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 16.33 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.18/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.29

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