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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 16.35 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 16.35 and 11.74 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 16.35 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/16.35 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 16.35 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.89/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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