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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 17.46 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 17.46 and 5.64 is: 8.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 17.46 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/17.46 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 17.46 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 98.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.47/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.45

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