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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 17.70 and 11.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 17.70 and 11.14 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 17.70 = 11.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/17.70 = 11.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 17.70 × 11.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.18/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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