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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.04, 16.62 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.04, 16.62 and 9.18 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.04 : 16.62 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.04/16.62 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.04x = 16.62 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.04x = 152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.57/11.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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