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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.79 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.79 and 9.20 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.79 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.79 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.79 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.34/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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