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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 17.19 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 17.19 and 3.86 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 17.19 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/17.19 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 17.19 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 66.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.32/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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