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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 16.36 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 16.36 and 11.73 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 16.36 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/16.36 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 16.36 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.90/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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