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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.55 and 4.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.55 and 4.94 is: 7.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.55 = 4.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.55 = 4.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.55 × 4.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 86.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.70/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.40

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