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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.40 and 9.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.40 and 9.75 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.40 = 9.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.40 = 9.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.40 × 9.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.65/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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