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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 17.59 and 10.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 17.59 and 10.21 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 17.59 = 10.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/17.59 = 10.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 17.59 × 10.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179.59/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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