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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.21, 16.74 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.21, 16.74 and 9.69 is: 14.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.21 : 16.74 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.21/16.74 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.21x = 16.74 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.21x = 162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.08/11.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.46

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