Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 17.01 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11.34, 17.01 and 6 is: 9
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11.34 : 17.01 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11.34/17.01 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11.34x = 17.01 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11.34x = 102.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102.06/11.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9
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