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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 17.43 and 5.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 17.43 and 5.60 is: 8.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.43 = 5.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.43 = 5.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.43 × 5.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 97.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.61/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.39

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