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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.91 and 9.29 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.91 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.91 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.91 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.96/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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