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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 17.01 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 17.01 and 11.27 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 17.01 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/17.01 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 17.01 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.56/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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