Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 17.55 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11.72, 17.55 and 6 is: 8.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11.72 : 17.55 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11.72/17.55 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11.72x = 17.55 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11.72x = 105.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105.30/11.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8.99
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