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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 16.02 and 10.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 16.02 and 10.75 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 16.02 = 10.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/16.02 = 10.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 16.02 × 10.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.22/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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