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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 15.59 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 15.59 and 10.70 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 15.59 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/15.59 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 15.59 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.82/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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