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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 17.73 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 17.73 and 11.07 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 17.73 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/17.73 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 17.73 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.27/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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