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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 17.36 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 17.36 and 6.78 is: 10.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 17.36 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/17.36 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 17.36 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.69/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.14

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