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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 17.21 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 17.21 and 11.38 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 17.21 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/17.21 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 17.21 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.85/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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