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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.42 and 6.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.42 and 6.44 is: 8.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.42 = 6.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.42 = 6.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.42 × 6.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.80/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.89

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