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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.90 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.90 and 11.56 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.90 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.90 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.90 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.92/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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