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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 18 and 9.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 18 and 9.75 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 18 = 9.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/18 = 9.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 18 × 9.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.50/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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