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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.28 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.28 and 7.73 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.28 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.28 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.28 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.55/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

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