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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 17.90 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 17.90 and 9.68 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 17.90 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/17.90 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 17.90 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.13/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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