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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.26 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.26 and 6.98 is: 10.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.26 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.26 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.26 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.38/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.47

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