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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 17.50 and 10.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 17.50 and 10.61 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 17.50 = 10.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/17.50 = 10.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 17.50 × 10.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.60/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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