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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 17.48 and 10.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 17.48 and 10.84 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 17.48 = 10.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/17.48 = 10.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 17.48 × 10.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189.48/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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