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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.71 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.71 and 9.57 is: 14.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.71 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.71 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.71 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.48/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.34

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