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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 17.30 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 17.30 and 7.02 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 17.30 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/17.30 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 17.30 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.46/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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