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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 17.01 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 17.01 and 8.97 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 17.01 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/17.01 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 17.01 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.58/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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