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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 17.42 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 17.42 and 11.52 is: 17.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 17.42 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/17.42 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 17.42 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.62/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.08

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