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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.11, 16.49 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.11, 16.49 and 11.87 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.11 : 16.49 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.11/16.49 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.11x = 16.49 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.11x = 195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.74/12.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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