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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.64 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.64 and 9.73 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.64 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.64 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.64 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.64/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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