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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.86, 17.86 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.86, 17.86 and 10.36 is: 15.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.86 : 17.86 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.86/17.86 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.86x = 17.86 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.86x = 185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.03/11.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.60

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