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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 17.17 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 17.17 and 6.62 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 17.17 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/17.17 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 17.17 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.69/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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