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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 17.31 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 17.31 and 7.28 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 17.31 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/17.31 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 17.31 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.06/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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