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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.60, 15.96 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.60, 15.96 and 10.52 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.60 : 15.96 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.60/15.96 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.60x = 15.96 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.60x = 167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.90/11.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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