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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 17.58 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 17.58 and 11.17 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 17.58 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/17.58 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 17.58 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.43/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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