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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 17.76 and 10.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 17.76 and 10.84 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 17.76 = 10.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/17.76 = 10.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 17.76 × 10.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.52/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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