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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.07, 16.54 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.07, 16.54 and 11.56 is: 15.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.07 : 16.54 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.07/16.54 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.07x = 16.54 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.07x = 191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.16/12.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.84

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