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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 17.04 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 17.04 and 10.48 is: 15.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 17.04 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/17.04 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 17.04 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.58/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.73

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