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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 17.90 and 8.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 17.90 and 8.15 is: 12.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 17.90 = 8.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/17.90 = 8.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 17.90 × 8.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.89/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.20

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