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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.49, 17.25 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.49, 17.25 and 10.35 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.49 : 17.25 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.49/17.25 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.49x = 17.25 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.49x = 178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.54/11.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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