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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 15.80 and 10.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 15.80 and 10.58 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 15.80 = 10.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/15.80 = 10.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 15.80 × 10.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.16/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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