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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 17.06 and 3.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 17.06 and 3.36 is: 5.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 17.06 = 3.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/17.06 = 3.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 17.06 × 3.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 57.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.33/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.04

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