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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.24, 16.84 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.24, 16.84 and 9.55 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.24 : 16.84 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.24/16.84 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.24x = 16.84 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.24x = 160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.85/11.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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