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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.18, 16.77 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.18, 16.77 and 9.67 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.18 : 16.77 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.18/16.77 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.18x = 16.77 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.18x = 162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.17/11.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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