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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.21, 16.73 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.21, 16.73 and 9.71 is: 14.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.21 : 16.73 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.21/16.73 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.21x = 16.73 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.21x = 162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.45/11.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.49

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