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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 17.84 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 17.84 and 11.30 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 17.84 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/17.84 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 17.84 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.59/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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