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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.61, 17.40 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.61, 17.40 and 10.24 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.61 : 17.40 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.61/17.40 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.61x = 17.40 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.61x = 178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.12/11.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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