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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.07 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.07 and 11.31 is: 16.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.07 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.07 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.07 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.06/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.87

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