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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 17.26 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 17.26 and 11.64 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 17.26 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/17.26 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 17.26 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.91/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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