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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 17.18 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 17.18 and 10.29 is: 15.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 17.18 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/17.18 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 17.18 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.73/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.50

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