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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 17.15 and 5.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 17.15 and 5.42 is: 8.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 17.15 = 5.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/17.15 = 5.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 17.15 × 5.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 92.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.95/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.13

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