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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.03, 16.46 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.03, 16.46 and 11.79 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.03 : 16.46 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.03/16.46 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.03x = 16.46 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.03x = 194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.05/12.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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