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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.94, 16.59 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.94, 16.59 and 11.80 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.94 : 16.59 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.94/16.59 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.94x = 16.59 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.94x = 195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.68/11.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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