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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 17.53 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 17.53 and 7.85 is: 11.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 17.53 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/17.53 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 17.53 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.58/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.78

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