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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 16.61 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 16.61 and 9.32 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 16.61 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/16.61 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 16.61 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.81/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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