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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.16 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.16 and 10.56 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.16 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.16 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.16 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.21/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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