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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 17.54 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 17.54 and 9.72 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 17.54 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/17.54 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 17.54 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.49/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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