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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.56, 17.44 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.56, 17.44 and 10.92 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.56 : 17.44 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.56/17.44 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.56x = 17.44 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.56x = 190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.44/11.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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