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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.34 and 5.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.34 and 5.13 is: 7.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.34 = 5.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.34 = 5.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.34 × 5.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 89.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.01/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.71

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