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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.27 and 4.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.27 and 4.29 is: 6.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.27 = 4.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.27 = 4.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.27 × 4.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 74.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.12/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.43

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