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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 17.47 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 17.47 and 6.56 is: 9.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 17.47 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/17.47 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 17.47 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.63/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.85

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