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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 17.84 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 17.84 and 7.90 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 17.84 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/17.84 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 17.84 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.94/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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