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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.09 and 4.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.09 and 4.27 is: 6.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.09 = 4.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.09 = 4.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.09 × 4.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 72.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.97/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.41

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