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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.82 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.82 and 8.53 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.82 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.82 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.82 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.03/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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