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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 17.61 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 17.61 and 6.68 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 17.61 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/17.61 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 17.61 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.51/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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