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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.17 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.17 and 10.61 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.17 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.17 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.17 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.48/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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