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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 16.70 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 16.70 and 9.70 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 16.70 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/16.70 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 16.70 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.90/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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