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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.59 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.59 and 10.67 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.59 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.59 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.59 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.29/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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