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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 17.55 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 17.55 and 10.64 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 17.55 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/17.55 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 17.55 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.73/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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