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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.23, 16.85 and 9.22 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.23 : 16.85 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.23/16.85 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.23x = 16.85 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.23x = 155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.36/11.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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