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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.94, 17.75 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.94, 17.75 and 11.30 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.94 : 17.75 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.94/17.75 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.94x = 17.75 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.94x = 200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.58/11.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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