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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.44, 17.04 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.44, 17.04 and 10.75 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.44 : 17.04 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.44/17.04 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.44x = 17.04 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.44x = 183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.18/11.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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