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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.59, 17.41 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.59, 17.41 and 10.26 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.59 : 17.41 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.59/17.41 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.59x = 17.41 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.59x = 178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.70/11.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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