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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 17.06 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 17.06 and 10.58 is: 15.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 17.06 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/17.06 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 17.06 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.36/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.87

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