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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 17.16 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 17.16 and 10.76 is: 16.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 17.16 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/17.16 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 17.16 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.64/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.25

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