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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.77 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.77 and 11.35 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.77 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.77 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.77 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.69/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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