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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 17.71 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 17.71 and 11.49 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 17.71 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/17.71 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 17.71 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.46/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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