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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 17.62 and 7

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 17.62 and 7 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 17.62 = 7 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/17.62 = 7/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 17.62 × 7
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.34/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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