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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 16.05 and 10.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 16.05 and 10.93 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 16.05 = 10.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/16.05 = 10.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 16.05 × 10.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.43/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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