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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.85, 17.73 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.85, 17.73 and 11.25 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.85 : 17.73 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.85/17.73 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.85x = 17.73 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.85x = 199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.46/11.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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