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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.88, 16.29 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.88, 16.29 and 11.32 is: 15.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.88 : 16.29 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.88/16.29 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.88x = 16.29 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.88x = 184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.40/11.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.52

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