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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 17.59 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 17.59 and 7.96 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 17.59 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/17.59 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 17.59 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.02/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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