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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.94 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.94 and 7.45 is: 11.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.94 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.94 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.94 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.18/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.14

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