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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.28 and 7.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.28 and 7.98 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.28 = 7.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.28 = 7.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.28 × 7.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.89/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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