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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.71 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.71 and 11.44 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.71 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.71 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.71 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.60/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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