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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 17.24 and 10.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 17.24 and 10.42 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 17.24 = 10.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/17.24 = 10.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 17.24 × 10.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.55/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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