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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.06 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.06 and 10.69 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.06 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.06 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.06 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.37/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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