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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.70, 17.49 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.70, 17.49 and 8.82 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.70 : 17.49 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.70/17.49 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.70x = 17.49 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.70x = 154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.26/11.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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