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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.85, 17.76 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.85, 17.76 and 11.40 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.85 : 17.76 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.85/17.76 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.85x = 17.76 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.85x = 202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.46/11.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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