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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.80, 17.69 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.80, 17.69 and 7.74 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.80 : 17.69 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.80/17.69 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.80x = 17.69 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.80x = 136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.90/11.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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