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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.82, 17.73 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.82, 17.73 and 9.81 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.82 : 17.73 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.82/17.73 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.82x = 17.73 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.82x = 173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.93/11.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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