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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 17.31 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 17.31 and 11.55 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 17.31 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/17.31 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 17.31 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.93/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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