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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 17.88 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 17.88 and 10.55 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 17.88 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/17.88 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 17.88 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.54/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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