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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.88, 17.85 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.88, 17.85 and 9.66 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.88 : 17.85 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.88/17.85 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.88x = 17.85 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.88x = 172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.43/11.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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