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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 17.30 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 17.30 and 6.45 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 17.30 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/17.30 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 17.30 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.59/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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