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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 17.72 and 8

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 17.72 and 8 is: 12.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 17.72 = 8 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/17.72 = 8/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 17.72 × 8
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.76/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.01

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