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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 17.84 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 17.84 and 9.88 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 17.84 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/17.84 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 17.84 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.26/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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