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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 17.53 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 17.53 and 4.57 is: 6.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 17.53 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/17.53 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 17.53 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 80.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.02/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.85

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