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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 17.01 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 17.01 and 7.34 is: 10.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 17.01 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/17.01 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 17.01 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.85/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.99

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