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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 17.34 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 17.34 and 11.28 is: 16.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 17.34 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/17.34 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 17.34 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.60/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.83

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