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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.77, 17.64 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.77, 17.64 and 9.53 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.77 : 17.64 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.77/17.64 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.77x = 17.64 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.77x = 168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.02/11.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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