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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.09, 16.54 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.09, 16.54 and 9.92 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.09 : 16.54 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.09/16.54 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.09x = 16.54 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.09x = 164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.09/11.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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