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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.80 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.80 and 11.70 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.80 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.80 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.80 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.26/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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