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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 17.90 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 17.90 and 11.07 is: 16.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 17.90 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/17.90 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 17.90 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.18/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.65

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