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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.49 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.49 and 10.57 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.49 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.49 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.49 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.82/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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