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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 17.96 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 17.96 and 7.49 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 17.96 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/17.96 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 17.96 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.53/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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