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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 17.42 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 17.42 and 11.01 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 17.42 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/17.42 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 17.42 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.79/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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