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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 17.85 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 17.85 and 11.84 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 17.85 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/17.85 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 17.85 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.34/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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