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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 17.12 and 4.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 17.12 and 4.65 is: 6.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 17.12 = 4.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/17.12 = 4.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 17.12 × 4.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 79.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.54/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.97

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