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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 17.43 and 4.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 17.43 and 4.00 is: 6.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 17.43 = 4.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/17.43 = 4.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 17.43 × 4.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 69.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.79/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.01

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