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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 17.50 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 17.50 and 11.17 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 17.50 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/17.50 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 17.50 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.48/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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