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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 17.81 and 10.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 17.81 and 10.57 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 17.81 = 10.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/17.81 = 10.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 17.81 × 10.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.25/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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