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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.38, 17.07 and 10.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.38, 17.07 and 10.66 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.38 : 17.07 = 10.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.38/17.07 = 10.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.38x = 17.07 × 10.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.38x = 181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.97/11.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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