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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.06, 16.63 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.06, 16.63 and 11.49 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.06 : 16.63 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.06/16.63 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.06x = 16.63 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.06x = 191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.08/12.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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