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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 17.16 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 17.16 and 8.74 is: 13.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 17.16 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/17.16 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 17.16 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.98/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.09

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