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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.13, 16.77 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.13, 16.77 and 9.81 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.13 : 16.77 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.13/16.77 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.13x = 16.77 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.13x = 164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.51/11.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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