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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 17.93 and 5.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 17.93 and 5.54 is: 8.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 17.93 = 5.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/17.93 = 5.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 17.93 × 5.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 99.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.21/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.30

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