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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.29 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.29 and 11.06 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.29 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.29 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.29 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.11/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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