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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.88, 17.76 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.88, 17.76 and 9.21 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.88 : 17.76 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.88/17.76 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.88x = 17.76 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.88x = 163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.57/11.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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