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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 17.81 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 17.81 and 11.75 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 17.81 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/17.81 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 17.81 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.27/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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