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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.66, 17.47 and 10.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.66, 17.47 and 10.76 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.66 : 17.47 = 10.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.66/17.47 = 10.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.66x = 17.47 × 10.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.66x = 187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.98/11.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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