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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 17.04 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 17.04 and 8.35 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 17.04 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/17.04 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 17.04 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.28/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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