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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.89, 17.84 and 3.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.89, 17.84 and 3.77 is: 5.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.89 : 17.84 = 3.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.89/17.84 = 3.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.89x = 17.84 × 3.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.89x = 67.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.22/11.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.65

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