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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 17.19 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 17.19 and 7.46 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 17.19 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/17.19 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 17.19 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.24/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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