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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 17.15 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 17.15 and 6.35 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 17.15 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/17.15 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 17.15 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.91/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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