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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 17.14 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 17.14 and 7.62 is: 11.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 17.14 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/17.14 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 17.14 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.68/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.46

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