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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.25 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.25 and 5.49 is: 8.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.25 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.25 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.25 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 94.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.70/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.22

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