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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 17.02 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 17.02 and 11.15 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 17.02 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/17.02 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 17.02 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.77/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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