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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 16.97 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 16.97 and 7.74 is: 11.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 16.97 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/16.97 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 16.97 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.35/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.62

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