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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.74, 17.52 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.74, 17.52 and 10.72 is: 16.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.74 : 17.52 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.74/17.52 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.74x = 17.52 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.74x = 187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187.81/11.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.00

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