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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.69 and 11.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.69 and 11.42 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.69 = 11.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.69 = 11.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.69 × 11.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.01/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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