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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.30, 17.07 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.30, 17.07 and 11.26 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.30 : 17.07 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.30/17.07 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.30x = 17.07 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.30x = 192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.21/11.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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