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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 17.96 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 17.96 and 6.26 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 17.96 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/17.96 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 17.96 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.31/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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