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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 17.63 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 17.63 and 7.50 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 17.63 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/17.63 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 17.63 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.32/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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