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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 17.66 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 17.66 and 7.26 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 17.66 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/17.66 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 17.66 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.21/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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