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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.17, 16.78 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.17, 16.78 and 9.50 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.17 : 16.78 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.17/16.78 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.17x = 16.78 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.17x = 159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.44/11.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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