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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 17.03 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 17.03 and 6.21 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 17.03 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/17.03 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 17.03 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.73/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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