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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.02, 16.50 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.02, 16.50 and 11.40 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.02 : 16.50 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.02/16.50 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.02x = 16.50 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.02x = 188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.10/12.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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