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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.30 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.30 and 6.48 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.30 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.30 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.30 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.02/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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