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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 17.44 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 17.44 and 9.68 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 17.44 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/17.44 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 17.44 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.82/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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