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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.25, 16.95 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.25, 16.95 and 9.39 is: 14.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.25 : 16.95 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.25/16.95 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.25x = 16.95 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.25x = 159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.16/11.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.15

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