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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 15.91 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 15.91 and 10.37 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 15.91 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/15.91 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 15.91 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.99/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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