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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.15 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.15 and 10.74 is: 16.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.15 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.15 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.15 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.19/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.02

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