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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.47, 17.09 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.47, 17.09 and 11.27 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.47 : 17.09 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.47/17.09 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.47x = 17.09 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.47x = 192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.60/11.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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