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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.98, 17.94 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.98, 17.94 and 11.72 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.98 : 17.94 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.98/17.94 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.98x = 17.94 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.98x = 210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.26/11.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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