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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.47, 17.21 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.47, 17.21 and 6.96 is: 10.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.47 : 17.21 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.47/17.21 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.47x = 17.21 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.47x = 119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.82/11.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.45

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