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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 17.19 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 17.19 and 10.59 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 17.19 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/17.19 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 17.19 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.99/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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