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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.55, 17.34 and 10.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.55, 17.34 and 10.14 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.55 : 17.34 = 10.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.55/17.34 = 10.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.55x = 17.34 × 10.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.55x = 175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.83/11.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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