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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 17.74 and 7.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 17.74 and 7.33 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 17.74 = 7.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/17.74 = 7.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 17.74 × 7.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.03/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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