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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.54, 17.18 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.54, 17.18 and 11.23 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.54 : 17.18 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.54/17.18 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.54x = 17.18 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.54x = 192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.93/11.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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