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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 16.05 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 16.05 and 10.48 is: 14.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 16.05 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/16.05 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 16.05 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.20/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.44

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