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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 15.43 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 15.43 and 8.74 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 15.43 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/15.43 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 15.43 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.86/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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