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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 17.44 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 17.44 and 11.23 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 17.44 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/17.44 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 17.44 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.78/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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