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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.17 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.17 and 6.37 is: 9.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.17 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.17 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.17 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.37/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.55

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