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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.57 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.57 and 5.70 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.57 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.57 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.57 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.20/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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