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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 17.33 and 6.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 17.33 and 6.50 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 17.33 = 6.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/17.33 = 6.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 17.33 × 6.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.56/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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