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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.11, 24.14 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.11, 24.14 and 11.60 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.11 : 24.14 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.11/24.14 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.11x = 24.14 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.11x = 280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.02/16.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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