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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 17.72 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 17.72 and 8.28 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 17.72 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/17.72 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 17.72 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.72/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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