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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 16.38 and 10.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 16.38 and 10.84 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 16.38 = 10.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/16.38 = 10.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 16.38 × 10.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.56/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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