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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 15.71 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 15.71 and 11.67 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 15.71 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/15.71 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 15.71 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.28/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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