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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 17.50 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 17.50 and 11.46 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 17.50 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/17.50 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 17.50 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.55/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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