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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.83, 17.74 and 4.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.83, 17.74 and 4.61 is: 6.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.83 : 17.74 = 4.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.83/17.74 = 4.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.83x = 17.74 × 4.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.83x = 81.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.79/11.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.91

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