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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 17.94 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 17.94 and 5.96 is: 8.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 17.94 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/17.94 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 17.94 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.97/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.94

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