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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 17.12 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 17.12 and 7.15 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 17.12 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/17.12 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 17.12 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.40/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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