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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.86 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.86 and 9.82 is: 14.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.86 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.86 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.86 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.57/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.70

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