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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 17.09 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 17.09 and 10.59 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 17.09 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/17.09 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 17.09 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.93/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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