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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.95, 17.84 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.95, 17.84 and 10.45 is: 15.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.95 : 17.84 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.95/17.84 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.95x = 17.84 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.95x = 186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.43/11.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.60

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