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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.26 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.26 and 6.76 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.26 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.26 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.26 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.68/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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