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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 16.49 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 16.49 and 10.94 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 16.49 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/16.49 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 16.49 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.47/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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