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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 17.76 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 17.76 and 11.52 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 17.76 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/17.76 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 17.76 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.60/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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