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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 17.86 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 17.86 and 11.60 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 17.86 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/17.86 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 17.86 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.27/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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