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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 17.42 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 17.42 and 7.11 is: 10.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 17.42 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/17.42 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 17.42 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.82/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.62

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