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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 16.95 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 16.95 and 10.59 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 16.95 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/16.95 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 16.95 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.50/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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