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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 15.40 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 15.40 and 9.44 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 15.40 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/15.40 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 15.40 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.38/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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