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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 15.41 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 15.41 and 7.08 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 15.41 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/15.41 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 15.41 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.13/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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