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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 17.44 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 17.44 and 6.48 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.44 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.44 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.44 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.01/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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