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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 17.94 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 17.94 and 11.77 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 17.94 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/17.94 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 17.94 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.15/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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