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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 17.27 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 17.27 and 11.24 is: 16.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 17.27 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/17.27 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 17.27 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.11/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.97

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