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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 16.50 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 16.50 and 11.60 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 16.50 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/16.50 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 16.50 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.42/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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