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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.66 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.66 and 8.80 is: 13.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.66 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.66 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.66 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 155.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.41/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.15

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