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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.95 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.95 and 11.64 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.95 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.95 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.95 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.94/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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