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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 17.78 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 17.78 and 10.52 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 17.78 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/17.78 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 17.78 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.90/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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