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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.78, 17.67 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.78, 17.67 and 11.62 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.78 : 17.67 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.78/17.67 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.78x = 17.67 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.78x = 205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.33/11.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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