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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.04 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.04 and 10.34 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.04 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.04 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.04 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.08/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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