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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.16 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.16 and 11.46 is: 17.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.16 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.16 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.16 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.65/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.07

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