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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.17 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.17 and 10.49 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.17 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.17 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.17 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.11/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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