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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.61 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.61 and 11.61 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.61 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.61 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.61 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.45/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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