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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.95, 16.45 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.95, 16.45 and 11.80 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.95 : 16.45 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.95/16.45 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.95x = 16.45 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.95x = 194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.11/11.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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