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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 17.45 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 17.45 and 4.02 is: 6.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.45 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.45 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.45 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 70.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.21/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.04

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