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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.18 and 8.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.18 and 8.95 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.18 = 8.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.18 = 8.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.18 × 8.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.76/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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