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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.67 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.67 and 9.12 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.67 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.67 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.67 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.03/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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