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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 17.68 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 17.68 and 3.77 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 17.68 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/17.68 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 17.68 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 66.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.55/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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