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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.99, 17.97 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.99, 17.97 and 11.40 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.99 : 17.97 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.99/17.97 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.99x = 17.97 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.99x = 204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.86/11.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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