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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 17.63 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 17.63 and 10.41 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 17.63 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/17.63 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 17.63 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.53/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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