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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 17.07 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 17.07 and 11.24 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 17.07 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/17.07 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 17.07 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.87/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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