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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.54, 17.28 and 10.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.54, 17.28 and 10.86 is: 16.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.54 : 17.28 = 10.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.54/17.28 = 10.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.54x = 17.28 × 10.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.54x = 187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.66/11.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.26

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