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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 16.58 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 16.58 and 11.12 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 16.58 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/16.58 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 16.58 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.37/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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