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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 17.31 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 17.31 and 10.73 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 17.31 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/17.31 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 17.31 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.65/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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