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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 17.60 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 17.60 and 11.36 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 17.60 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/17.60 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 17.60 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.94/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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