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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.87, 17.79 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.87, 17.79 and 11.51 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.87 : 17.79 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.87/17.79 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.87x = 17.79 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.87x = 204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.76/11.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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