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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.42 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.42 and 11.45 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.42 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.42 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.42 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.01/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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