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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 17.78 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 17.78 and 9.32 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 17.78 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/17.78 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 17.78 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.57/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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