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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 17.61 and 9.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 17.61 and 9.51 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 17.61 = 9.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/17.61 = 9.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 17.61 × 9.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.47/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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