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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 16.44 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 16.44 and 11.12 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 16.44 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/16.44 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 16.44 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.81/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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