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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.05, 15.24 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.05, 15.24 and 7.17 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.05 : 15.24 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.05/15.24 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.05x = 15.24 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.05x = 109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.25/11.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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