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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.58, 17.38 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.58, 17.38 and 9.62 is: 14.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.58 : 17.38 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.58/17.38 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.58x = 17.38 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.58x = 167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.20/11.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.44

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