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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.47 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.47 and 11.60 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.47 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.47 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.47 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.65/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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