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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.19 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.19 and 7.66 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.19 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.19 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.19 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.68/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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