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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 17 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 17 and 10.20 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 17 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/17 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 17 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.40/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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