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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 17.40 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 17.40 and 11.65 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 17.40 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/17.40 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 17.40 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.65/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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