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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 16.43 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 16.43 and 10.74 is: 14.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 16.43 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/16.43 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 16.43 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.46/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.75

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