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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.84, 16.40 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.84, 16.40 and 10.40 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.84 : 16.40 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.84/16.40 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.84x = 16.40 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.84x = 170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.56/11.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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