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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 17.81 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 17.81 and 7.61 is: 11.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 17.81 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/17.81 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 17.81 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.41/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.38

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