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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 17.26 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 17.26 and 11.36 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 17.26 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/17.26 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 17.26 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.09/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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