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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 16.55 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 16.55 and 11.23 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 16.55 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/16.55 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 16.55 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.80/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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