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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.79, 17.61 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.79, 17.61 and 9.77 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.79 : 17.61 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.79/17.61 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.79x = 17.61 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.79x = 171.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.96/11.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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