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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 17.51 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 17.51 and 9.78 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 17.51 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/17.51 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 17.51 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.20/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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