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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 17.91 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 17.91 and 9.95 is: 14.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 17.91 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/17.91 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 17.91 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.11/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.88

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