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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 24.11 and 11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 24.11 and 11 is: 15.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 24.11 = 11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/24.11 = 11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 24.11 × 11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.21/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.18

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