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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 16.46 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 16.46 and 11.43 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 16.46 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/16.46 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 16.46 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.12/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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