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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.93, 16.42 and 10.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.93, 16.42 and 10.11 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.93 : 16.42 = 10.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.93/16.42 = 10.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.93x = 16.42 × 10.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.93x = 165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.96/11.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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