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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 17.17 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 17.17 and 10.72 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 17.17 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/17.17 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 17.17 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.99/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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