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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 15.72 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 15.72 and 11.75 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 15.72 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/15.72 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 15.72 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.71/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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