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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 17.56 and 6.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 17.56 and 6.00 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 17.56 = 6.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/17.56 = 6.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 17.56 × 6.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.43/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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