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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.01, 16.49 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.01, 16.49 and 9.49 is: 14.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.01 : 16.49 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.01/16.49 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.01x = 16.49 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.01x = 156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.40/11.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.21

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