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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 17.76 and 10.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 17.76 and 10.10 is: 15.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 17.76 = 10.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/17.76 = 10.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 17.76 × 10.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.38/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.15

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