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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.49, 17.24 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.49, 17.24 and 5.48 is: 8.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.49 : 17.24 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.49/17.24 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.49x = 17.24 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.49x = 94.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.52/11.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.22

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