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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 17.01 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 17.01 and 11.06 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 17.01 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/17.01 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 17.01 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.05/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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