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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.17 and 3.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.17 and 3.43 is: 5.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.17 = 3.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.17 = 3.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.17 × 3.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 58.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.88/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.15

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