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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 17.42 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 17.42 and 6.56 is: 9.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.42 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.42 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.42 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.20/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.82

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