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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.54, 17.42 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.54, 17.42 and 11.30 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.54 : 17.42 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.54/17.42 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.54x = 17.42 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.54x = 196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.70/11.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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