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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 15.17 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 15.17 and 7.94 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 15.17 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/15.17 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 15.17 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.45/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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