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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 17.76 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 17.76 and 11.56 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 17.76 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/17.76 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 17.76 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.31/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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