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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.94, 17.94 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.94, 17.94 and 8.94 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.94 : 17.94 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.94/17.94 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.94x = 17.94 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.94x = 160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.38/11.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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