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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.26 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.26 and 7.94 is: 11.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.26 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.26 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.26 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.04/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.92

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