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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.51, 17.33 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.51, 17.33 and 8.52 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.51 : 17.33 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.51/17.33 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.51x = 17.33 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.51x = 147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.52/11.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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