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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 16.83 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 16.83 and 7.17 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 16.83 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/16.83 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 16.83 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.59/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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