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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 17.02 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 17.02 and 10.59 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 17.02 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/17.02 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 17.02 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.19/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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