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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 15.40 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 15.40 and 10.72 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 15.40 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/15.40 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 15.40 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.09/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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