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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.68, 17.50 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.68, 17.50 and 6.85 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.68 : 17.50 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.68/17.50 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.68x = 17.50 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.68x = 119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.96/11.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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