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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.52, 17.31 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.52, 17.31 and 10.78 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.52 : 17.31 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.52/17.31 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.52x = 17.31 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.52x = 186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.60/11.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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