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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.62, 17.38 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.62, 17.38 and 10.37 is: 15.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.62 : 17.38 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.62/17.38 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.62x = 17.38 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.62x = 180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.19/11.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.51

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