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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 17.60 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 17.60 and 9.72 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 17.60 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/17.60 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 17.60 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.08/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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