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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 17.79 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 17.79 and 10.81 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 17.79 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/17.79 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 17.79 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.31/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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