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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.32 and 2.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.32 and 2.99 is: 4.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.32 = 2.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.32 = 2.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.32 × 2.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 51.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.82/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.49

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