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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.03, 16.47 and 9.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.03, 16.47 and 9.75 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.03 : 16.47 = 9.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.03/16.47 = 9.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.03x = 16.47 × 9.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.03x = 160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.58/11.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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