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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.85 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.85 and 6.20 is: 9.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.85 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.85 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.85 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.58/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.28

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