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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.14, 15.33 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.14, 15.33 and 9.17 is: 12.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.14 : 15.33 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.14/15.33 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.14x = 15.33 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.14x = 140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.54/11.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.61

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