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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.94 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.94 and 10.28 is: 15.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.94 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.94 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.94 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.42/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.39

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