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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 17.47 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 17.47 and 4.88 is: 7.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 17.47 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/17.47 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 17.47 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 85.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.29/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.32

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