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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.36 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.36 and 9.76 is: 14.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.36 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.36 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.36 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.43/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.71

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