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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 17.50 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 17.50 and 11.64 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 17.50 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/17.50 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 17.50 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.69/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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