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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 17.51 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 17.51 and 3.66 is: 5.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 17.51 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/17.51 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 17.51 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 64.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.02/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.49

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