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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 17.64 and 10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 17.64 and 10 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 17.64 = 10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/17.64 = 10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 17.64 × 10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.40/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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