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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.84 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.84 and 10.35 is: 15.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.84 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.84 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.84 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.31/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.48

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