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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.97, 16.48 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.97, 16.48 and 10.60 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.97 : 16.48 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.97/16.48 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.97x = 16.48 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.97x = 174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.69/11.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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