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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.65, 17.38 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.65, 17.38 and 10.78 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.65 : 17.38 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.65/17.38 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.65x = 17.38 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.65x = 187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.33/11.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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