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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 17.42 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 17.42 and 8.65 is: 12.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 17.42 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/17.42 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 17.42 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.68/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.91

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