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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 16.51 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 16.51 and 10.85 is: 14.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 16.51 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/16.51 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 16.51 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.13/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.94

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