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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 17.50 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 17.50 and 11.53 is: 17.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 17.50 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/17.50 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 17.50 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.72/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.14

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