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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.89, 17.82 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.89, 17.82 and 6.17 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.89 : 17.82 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.89/17.82 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.89x = 17.82 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.89x = 109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.93/11.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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