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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.74, 16.11 and 10.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.74, 16.11 and 10.94 is: 15.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.74 : 16.11 = 10.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.74/16.11 = 10.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.74x = 16.11 × 10.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.74x = 176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.24/11.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.01

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