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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 17.69 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 17.69 and 11.34 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 17.69 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/17.69 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 17.69 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.55/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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