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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 16.01 and 10.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 16.01 and 10.85 is: 15.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 16.01 = 10.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/16.01 = 10.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 16.01 × 10.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.57/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.00

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