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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 17.00 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 17.00 and 6.83 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 17.00 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/17.00 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 17.00 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.05/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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