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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.21 and 10.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.21 and 10.62 is: 15.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.21 = 10.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.21 = 10.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.21 × 10.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.80/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.96

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