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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 17.88 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 17.88 and 9.90 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 17.88 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/17.88 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 17.88 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.01/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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