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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.02, 16.46 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.02, 16.46 and 9.88 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.02 : 16.46 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.02/16.46 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.02x = 16.46 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.02x = 162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.62/11.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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