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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.93 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.93 and 10.89 is: 16.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.93 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.93 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.93 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.17/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.37

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