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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.63, 17.35 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.63, 17.35 and 10.67 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.63 : 17.35 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.63/17.35 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.63x = 17.35 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.63x = 185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.12/11.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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