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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.94, 16.44 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.94, 16.44 and 11.55 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.94 : 16.44 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.94/16.44 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.94x = 16.44 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.94x = 189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.88/11.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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