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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.96, 17.86 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.96, 17.86 and 10.35 is: 15.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.96 : 17.86 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.96/17.86 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.96x = 17.86 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.96x = 184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.85/11.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.46

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