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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 17.12 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 17.12 and 3.81 is: 5.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 17.12 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/17.12 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 17.12 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 65.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.23/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.72

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