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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.07, 16.56 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.07, 16.56 and 9.27 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.07 : 16.56 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.07/16.56 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.07x = 16.56 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.07x = 153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.51/11.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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