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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.69 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.69 and 9.80 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.69 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.69 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.69 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.56/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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