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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.26, 16.94 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.26, 16.94 and 9.37 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.26 : 16.94 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.26/16.94 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.26x = 16.94 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.26x = 158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.73/11.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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