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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.38 and 11.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.38 and 11.37 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.38 = 11.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.38 = 11.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.38 × 11.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.24/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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