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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 16.47 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 16.47 and 11.25 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 16.47 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/16.47 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 16.47 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.29/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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