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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.79, 17.60 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.79, 17.60 and 11.27 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.79 : 17.60 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.79/17.60 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.79x = 17.60 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.79x = 198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.35/11.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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