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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 16.97 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 16.97 and 10.74 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 16.97 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/16.97 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 16.97 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.17/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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