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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.51, 17.20 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.51, 17.20 and 9.35 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.51 : 17.20 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.51/17.20 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.51x = 17.20 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.51x = 160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.73/11.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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