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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 17.52 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 17.52 and 8.64 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 17.52 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/17.52 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 17.52 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.37/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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