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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.27, 16.97 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.27, 16.97 and 9.26 is: 13.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.27 : 16.97 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.27/16.97 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.27x = 16.97 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.27x = 157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.01/11.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.94

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