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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 17.19 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 17.19 and 10.81 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 17.19 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/17.19 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 17.19 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.78/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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